Back End Engineer

Tekskills; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills is seeking a Backend Engineer in Pune to design, implement, and optimize scalable backend services using Python and FastAPI. You will work with NoSQL databases (Amazon DocumentDB) within a microservices architecture and collaborate closely with frontend and product teams.

The role emphasizes API performance, security practices, and robust testing. Experience with Git, PyTest, Azure AD, and Okta will be valuable in securing and validating services.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of backend development experience.
• Proficient in Python and FastAPI.
• Strong experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Hands-on with NoSQL databases, preferably Amazon DocumentDB.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services.
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Work with NoSQL databases (Amazon DocumentDB) in a microservices setup.
• Collaborate with frontend and product teams for integration.
• Ensure API performance, scalability, and security best practices.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Participate in code reviews and testing practices.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

RESTful APIs

Amazon DocumentDB

Git

PyTest

Azure AD

Okta

Tools

Docker

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring a Backend Engineer with 3-5 years of experience to build scalable and high-performance backend systems using Python and FastAPI. The role involves working with NoSQL databases (Amazon DocumentDB preferred) in a microservices-based architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI
• Build and optimize backend services using NoSQL databases (Amazon DocumentDB)
• Collaborate with frontend and product teams for seamless integration
• Ensure API performance, scalability, and reliability
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• Work in a microservices and distributed systems environment
• Debug and resolve production and development issues
• Follow coding standards, testing practices, and code reviews

Required Skills

• Python
• FastAPI
• RESTful APIs
• Amazon DocumentDB
• Git
• PyTest
• Azure AD
• Okta
• Docker

Nice to Have

• Cloud experience (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Microservices architecture
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• WebSockets and real-time systems
• SOC2 compliance knowledge